Avenue Grill Restaurant is nestled in a heart of historic neighbourhood of Kerrisdale and it has been a landmark since 1927. For decades, Avenue Grill has put an accent on making Kerrisdale proud and providing the best possible service to it's residents and visitors. For those of you who are not familiar with Kerrisdale's heritage here are few bits of our history

The first settlers in Kerrisdale were the Irish McCleery
brothers, who
came to the area in 1867 to farm the meadows where the golf
course now
bearing their name is located. When the Steveston fish canneries
began
to flourish, a need for workers prompted the CPR to construct a
railway
from Vancouver to Lulu Island.The "Sockeye Special," as it
was called, went through the heart of Kerrisdale, providing
transportation for the first influx of people.

View on 41st Avenue in 1911

Kerrisdale acquired its name in 1905, when the B.C. Electric
Railway
took over the line from the CPR. Mrs. MacKinnon, one of the
area's earliest
residents, was asked by the line's general manager to name the
tram stop
at Wilson Road (now 41st). She chose "Kerrisdale" after her
old family home in Kerrydale, Scotland.

In 1908, the area joined the new municipality of Point Grey and
the first
election was held January 11, 1908. As the geographic centre of
the area,
Kerrisdale became the political hub. The present Kerrisdale
Centennial
Park was the site of the original City Hall which at that time
contained
the Council chamber, municipal offices, the police court and a
two cell
jail.

From 1904 to 1912, Kerrisdale boasted a general store and post
office,
a hardware store and a real estate office, at the intersection
of Wilson
Road and West Boulevard. In 1912, Frank Bowser and Frank Burd
built the
Bowser Block, which still occupies the southwest corner of the
intersection.

Streetcar service arrived on 41st Avenue in 1912, passing
through the
developing commercial area at 41st Ave. and West Boulevard.
Kerrisdale
joined the City of Vancouver in 1929 when it amalgamated with
Point Grey.

Kerrisdale retains the basic development pattern of the early
years,
established by the Wilson Road and Vancouver-Lulu island train
tracks.

When you visit Avenue Grill Restaurant, you're in for a treat. Experience our fresh seafood, scrumptious stews, creative pasta dishes or any of our other mouthwatering dishes. Our chefs are bringing a taste of home cooked meal to your table